A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2840718 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842115 epoch_slot_no: 12515 block_no: 2840585 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1658 time: 2019-07-13 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24141132a8cc287985609026dc740075f72ce2a639ebc5bb09f362b7354a9e4dBlock Operator
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